Injury Flashcards
What is a simple fracture?
Clean break, does not affect surrounding tissue.
What is a compound fracture?
Damages soft tissue and high risk of infection.
What is meant by an acute injury?
An injury that happens suddenly during performance.
What is meant by a chronic injury?
An injury that occurs after exercise for a long time.
What are 4 signs of an acute injury?
Sudden pain, swelling around the injury, Restricted movement, a joint out of place.
What are the 4 types of acute injury?
Fractures, Dislocations, Strains, Sprains.
What are 3 signs of a chronic injury?
Pain during exercise, Ache when resting, Swelling.
What are 3 types of chronic injuries?
Tennis elbow, Achilles tendonitis, Stress fracture.
What is screening?
Identifying those at higher risk from complications during exercise.
What is protective equipment?
Equipment used in sports to prevent injuries such as a gumshield or shinpads.
Wart is a warm up?
